Behringer DICE USB Audio Interface

Behringer DICE 2U2 — a 2x2 USB audio interface with Midas preamps for the desktop studio

The Behringer DICE 2U2 is a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface aimed at home recording, music production, and portable setups. It pairs two Midas-designed microphone preamps with 24-bit/192 kHz converters, delivering clean, detailed, low-noise capture from input to DAW and back. The unit runs bus-powered over USB-C, so a single cable is enough to get a computer-based recording chain up and running on macOS or Windows. For a project studio or mobile rig that needs more than a single mic input but does not want a full rack of gear, the DICE 2U2 sits in a compact, impact-resistant metal chassis that travels well between rooms and locations.

The DICE 2U2 is the right choice for songwriters, podcasters, and home-studio producers who need a quiet, transparent front end with enough headroom for condenser microphones and the flexibility to track instruments at the same time.

What sets this interface apart in its category

What makes this model stand out is the combination of Midas-derived preamp circuitry and a switchable SHINE high-shelf filter that adds air to vocals or sparkle to acoustic instruments on demand. Two virtual loopback inputs route computer audio back into the recording path for streaming and multimedia, while a Mono/Stereo direct-monitoring switch lets the same hardware run as a standalone preamp without a computer attached.

Preamps and inputs — capture quality and source flexibility

The preamp stage is the heart of any audio interface, and the DICE 2U2 leans on Midas console engineering for its two-channel design. Each input accepts microphones, line-level sources, and instruments through a single combo jack, so a vocal mic and an electric guitar can be tracked simultaneously without swapping cables or adding a DI box.

• Number of Preamps: 2 — both channels share the same Midas-derived preamp design
• Inputs: Combo (XLR/Jack) with switchable line/instrument mode on each channel
• Phantom Power: +48 V, switchable — covers studio condenser microphones

Conversion and digital performance — resolution from input to DAW

High-resolution conversion matters when tracks are going to be mixed, processed, and mastered later. The DICE 2U2 runs the same 24-bit/192 kHz A-D/D-A path used across the DICE family, so capture and playback stay at full resolution throughout the signal chain.

• Sample Rate: up to 192 kHz — covers high-resolution recording and post-production work
• Bit Depth: 24 bit — preserves dynamic range for mixing and mastering headroom
• Number of Channels: 2 inputs / 2 outputs — enough for a stereo source or a mic-plus-instrument session

Monitoring and workflow — zero-latency tracking and standalone use

Latency-free monitoring is essential when recording to a click or a backing track. The DICE 2U2 includes a Mono/Stereo direct-monitoring switch that routes the inputs straight to the headphones and main outs, and the same path lets the unit operate as a standalone preamp without a host computer.

• Direct Monitoring: Mono/Stereo switch, zero-latency — hear the source while tracking
• Headphone Output: high-output headphone amp — drives demanding studio headphones
• Monitor Outputs: 2 balanced 1/4" TRS — feed nearfield monitors for critical listening
• Power: USB bus-powered with optional external power via a second USB-C port to preserve the host computer's battery

Who the Behringer DICE 2U2 is for

The Behringer DICE 2U2 fits solo musicians, singer-songwriters, and podcasters who want to record a microphone and an instrument at the same time without juggling adapters. It also suits small home studios that need a quiet, transparent front end with switchable phantom power for condenser mics, plus enough output resolution for high-resolution tracking. Streamers and content creators benefit from the two virtual loopback inputs, which route computer audio back into the recording path for screen-capture and broadcast workflows. Mobile recordists get a bus-powered, impact-resistant metal chassis that travels between sessions without needing a separate power supply.